instrument case

[/ˈɪnstrəmənt keɪs/]
nounpl: instrument cases
estojo de instrumento
1. A protective container or box designed to hold and transport a musical instrument or precision tool
The violin player carefully placed her instrument in its protective instrument case before traveling.
A violinista colocou cuidadosamente seu instrumento no estojo de instrumento antes de viajar.
2. A hard or soft-sided case specifically fitted to protect delicate instruments from damage
He kept his saxophone in a hard instrument case to prevent any dents or scratches.
Ele mantinha seu saxofone em um estojo de instrumento rígido para evitar amassados ou arranhões.
In Brazil and the United States, instrument cases are essential for musicians and are often considered as important as the instrument itself, particularly in classical music contexts and among professional musicians. The quality and type of case often reflects the musician's commitment to their instrument.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
instrument boxmusical caseprotective caseinstrument containercarrying case

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estojo de instrumento
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
case de instrumento
Often uses English loanword 'case' in informal speech
São Paulo
capa de instrumento
Alternative term meaning 'instrument cover' sometimes used interchangeably
Portugal
estojo de instrumento
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'mala de instrumento'

Related Words

musical instrumentcase latchprotective paddingcarrying handlestorage container

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it in its case
out of the case
hard case musician
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